The Crossing of the Bidassoa, Peninsular War
Details
Andrew Carrick Gow, R.A. (1848-1920)
The Crossing of the Bidassoa, Peninsular War
signed and dated 'A.C. GOW/1896' (lower right) and inscribed 'A.C. Gow. Esq RA./15 Grove End Road/NW' (on an old label on the reverse)
oil on canvas
30 1/8 x 48 1/8 in. (76.6 x 122.3 cm.)
The Crossing of the Bidassoa, Peninsular War
signed and dated 'A.C. GOW/1896' (lower right) and inscribed 'A.C. Gow. Esq RA./15 Grove End Road/NW' (on an old label on the reverse)
oil on canvas
30 1/8 x 48 1/8 in. (76.6 x 122.3 cm.)
Literature
Henry Blackburn (ed.), Royal Academy Notes, 1896, p. 12.
Exhibited
London, Royal Academy, 1896, no. 270.
Sale room notice
The Duke of Wellington and his staff watch as a troop of Royal Horse Artillery, escorted by the 16th Light Dragoons, pass with their guns. Accompanying the Duke's staff are 3 cavalry officers, probably of the 11th and 16th Light Dragoons and the 15th Hussars.
The Crossing of the Bidassoa took place on 7 October 1813.
The Crossing of the Bidassoa took place on 7 October 1813.